Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100334 total results. Showing results 54021 to 54040 «269826992700270127022703270427052706Next ›Last » Hiding Behind the Veil of Action Fraud: the Police Response to Economic Crime in England and Wales and Evaluating the Case For Regionalization Or A National Economic Crime Agency This article explores the policing structures that emerged in the noughties in England and Wales to tackle economic crime, such as Action Fraud and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau. This article reviews some of the growing literature on these structures, in-particular, two reports by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Services and a major investigation by the Police Foundation which provides a critical review of the police response to economic crime. This article argues the central problem is the lack of investigative capacity, among others. It also argues Action Fraud, which has become commonly derided, has become a useful veil from which the police to hide their inadequate response. This article argues radical change is required to address the investigative gap through either regionalization or a national solution, through a National Economic Crime Agency. This article considers some of the arguments for against such approaches and calls for a debate to commence on the future structures for policing economic crime. Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice 10/5/2021 Research article Officer Receptivity to Body-Worn Cameras The growing public outrage in the USA and elsewhere over police-related deaths of people of colour has intensified the debate over body-worn cameras (BWCs). Unlike most research on officers’ experience-based acceptance of BWCs, this study examines receptivity: initial attitudes before learning whether or not they would be assigned a camera. Knowledge of receptivity is important for informing an agency’s roll-out of BWCs. It increases the likelihood of obtaining buy-in from its officers and helping to achieve positive outcomes from the technology. The analysis, based on the Technology Acceptance Model, focused on officer attitudes predicting receptivity while controlling for their demographic characteristics. Beliefs in the evidentiary value of BWCs, their role in increasing officer safety, and likely civilizing effects on community members increased receptivity significantly; fear of supervisory sanctions played no role. This article concludes with a discussion of policy implications. Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice - Registration at source 10/5/2021 Research article Conservation Officer Perceptions of Search Authority To date, a great deal of confusion and misinformation surrounds the authority (and therefore potentially wider discretion) that conservation officers possess to search private property, vehicles, and residences. Utilizing a survey of approximately 1,600 officers employed in 15 state-level conservation agencies in the United States, the current inquiry examines conservation officer perceptions of their search authority. Findings indicate there is substantial state-level variation in statutory authority granted to conservation officers relative to their search and seizure capabilities. A substantial percentage of conservation officers believe that they possess authority to search private property beyond that granted to other law enforcement officers. Findings indicate that this perception is less common for vehicles or private residences. The findings from this study have implications for conservation officer training, policy, and procedure. Police Practice and Research - Registration at source 10/5/2021 Research article Gendered Perceptions of Procedural (in)justice in Police Encounters Paramount to effective public safety and perception of the police is the public’s experiences. Looking through the lens of procedural justice, we examine implications of citizen-gender perceptions during police interactions. We expect that, despite invariant implementation of procedural justice, public perceptions will vary depending on both officer and respondent gender. We use a 2 × 2 factorial vignette design to measure the relationship between officers’ behavior as consistent or inconsistent with procedural justice and respondent attitudes toward those behaviors. Respondents’ (N = 1028) perceptions were measured based on antagonistic feelings, positive personal qualities, fear, and respect. Results reflect expectations; female officers are perceived differently than male officers despite invariant levels of procedural justice implementation in three out of four categories (excluding respect). Results strengthen the existing body of work concerning the significance of procedural justice and add to the growing understanding of the effects of gender perceptions in the sphere of law enforcement. Police Practice and Research - Registration at source 10/5/2021 Research article Luck of the draw? New research finds ‘stark differences’ in competence of PCCs Are police and crime commissioners fit for purpose? In the wake of the May elections, Dr Simon Cooper of the University of Essex, unveils new research which suggests stark differences in the calibre of PCCs – with some identified as ‘ill-equipped’ for the job. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 10/5/2021 Analysis, Feature Weekly academic research summary This summary curates the key policing-related research that's been published online in the last week, with links to the original journal articles, and selected abstracts - plus a short guide outlining how serving police officers and staff can get access, free, to many of the articles listed through the UK's National Police Library. You do not need to be a member of the UK College of Policing to access its library. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 10/5/2021 News The darkness inside: Survey of New Zealand Police Association members points to hidden post-traumatic stress The results of a recent survey of New Zealand Police Association members have confirmed high levels of post-traumatic stress (PTS) among both serving and former and serving officers, and underlined the need for greater support and services for those experiencing the effects of PTS. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 10/5/2021 Analysis, Feature First PC in his force to use naxalone said it had ‘excellent result’ A Cambridgeshire constabulary officer has been praised for his quick efforts whichsaved a man's life by administering Naxalone the day after being issued with the drug. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 10/5/2021 News Over 7,500 knives taken by police forces during national knife crime campaign Over 7,500 knives have been seized and surrendered as part of a coordinated effort to tackle knife crime across England and Wales. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 10/5/2021 News Challenges of policing modern slavery How these investigations have complex factors that make investigation and prosecution inherently difficult College of Policing 10/5/2021 Feature Charities unite to condemn ‘inhumane’ policy that threatens to deport people for sleeping rough Homelessness charities have united to condemn an “inhumane” immigration policy that could see rough sleeping used as grounds for removing someone from the country. Holyrood Magazine 10/5/2021 News Taskforce launched to investigate reported rise in pet thefts Taskforce will investigate and draw up action to tackle these crimes. Home Office 10/5/2021 News Pet theft taskforce: terms of reference POLICY PAPER; Terms of reference for the cross government pet theft taskforce. Home Office 10/5/2021 Report Police commissioner candidate withdraws over drink-driving conviction Tory Jonathon Seed, who was running in Wiltshire, was told 30-year-old offence debarred him, contradicting earlier assurances The Guardian 10/5/2021 News PCSO murder suspect arrested after ‘daughter urged potential witness to call police’ An unnamed woman is understood to have contacted Kent Police over the murder of PCSO Julia James in relation to the image of man officers wanted to speak before an arrest was mad Mirror 10/5/2021 News More NSW Police officers charged with domestic violence as victims face ongoing problems getting help AUSTRALIA: NSW Police must urgently overhaul the way it deals with perpetrators of domestic violence in its ranks, experts say, with frontline workers claiming the standard practice of police investigating their close colleagues too often means alleged abusers are not being held accountable, putting victims' safety on the line. ABC News (Australia) 9/5/2021 News ‘Women at risk’ as police in England and Wales miss Clare’s Law deadlines Quarter of requests for background checks on partners suspected of being abusive are not answered on time The Guardian 9/5/2021 News Nigeria Rivers attack: Gunmen kill at least seven police officers A manhunt is underway after a night of violence left at least seven police officers dead in Nigeria's oil-rich Rivers State on Friday. BBC 9/5/2021 News Officers who tried to save Leicester helicopter victims gets gallantry award Third award goes to an officer who rescued a man after a building explosion. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 9/5/2021 News PCC candidate disbarred over driving offence The Conservative candidate in Wiltshire and Swindon’s police and crime commissioner election has been disbarred after a historical driving offence emerged. Police Professional 9/5/2021 News «269826992700270127022703270427052706Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
